{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-2015-3-5l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for Mercedes Benz C-Class (2012-2015) 3.5L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eComplete Cooling Refresh Water Pump Kit for 2012-2015 Mercedes Benz C-Class (W204)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory water pump, thermostat housing, and front accessory drive components on the 2012-2015 C-Class to eliminate coolant leaks and maintain stable operating temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mercedes Benz C-Class Cooling Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous thermal cycling within the \u003cstrong\u003eM276\u003c\/strong\u003e engine compartment rapidly degrades factory composite thermostat housings and mechanical pump seals. The factory water pump shaft bearings develop internal play under continuous accessory belt load, resulting in weep-hole fluid weeping, impeller drag, and belt mis-tracking. Over time, plastic thermostat housings develop micro-fractures, while worn tensioner dampeners cause serpentine belt chatter and uneven belt wear across the front timing cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive cooling package restores thermal stability with a heavy-duty mechanical water pump engineered with upgraded internal ceramic-graphite seals and a balanced impeller to prevent cavitation under load. Supplied with an OE-spec thermostat housing assembly, new serpentine drive belts, an accessory belt tensioner, and an idler pulley, this kit refreshes the complete mechanical drive system. Engineered to directly replace OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e2762001301\u003c\/strong\u003e, it restores factory coolant flow dynamics and precise belt tension without any system modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Mechanical Water Pump Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Water Pump Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly with Thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Idler Pulley with Mounting Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Serpentine Drive Belts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 O-Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2012-2015 Mercedes Benz C-Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eM276 \/ W204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e302 hp \/ 273 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2762001301, 276200130180, 276200130187, US8173, 147-2360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012-2013, 2015 Mercedes Benz C-Class (C350) 3.5L V6 Gas Naturally Aspirated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012-2013 Mercedes Benz C-Class (C350) 3.5L V6 Flex Fuel Naturally Aspirated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the W204 C-Class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2012-2015 Mercedes Benz C-Class equipped with the naturally aspirated \u003cstrong\u003eM276\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5L V6 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to vacuum bleed the cooling system after replacement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a full vacuum fill and air purge procedure is required on \u003cstrong\u003eM276\u003c\/strong\u003e cooling circuits to eliminate trapped air pockets within the cylinder heads and heater core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mercedes Benz Precision Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean thermal management relies on exact pressure tolerances and precision fitment to prevent diagnostic fault codes and maintain engine block temperature stability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923709657336,"sku":"DS-ET8YRDBYZ","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-2015-3-5l-1.jpg?v=1793568916","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-mercedes-benz-c-class-2012-2015-3-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}